Visit the site of George Washington's farewell to his officers in 1783 in Manhattan's only museum dedicated to American Revolutionary War history—and the place where much of it happened.
Admission with Pass

At the nation's only public museum dedicated to money, finance and entrepreneurship, learn about the democratic free market tradition that makes New York City the financial capital of the world.
Admission with Pass and 10% shop discount

Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
36 Battery Place (at First Place)
646.437.4202www.mjhnyc.org

Subway: R to Whitehall Street or Rector Street; 4, 5 to Bowling Green; 1 to Rector Street or South Ferry

Explore Jewish history and heritage before, during, and after the Holocaust through life-affirming personal stories that provide insights into a resilient and multifaceted culture.
Admission with Pass and 10% shop discount

National Museum of the American Indian - Smithsonian InstitutionGeorge Gustav Heye Center
One Bowling Green (across from Battery Park)
212.514.3700www.nmai.si.edu

The New York City Police Museum
TEMPORARY LOCATION: 45 Wall Street
212.480.3100www.nycpm.org

New York Water Taxi
Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport; Slip 6 in Battery Park
212.742.1969 www.nywatertaxi.com

Operates daily

Subway: 2,3,A,C,J,Z to Fulton Street

Cruise along the New York Harbor, sailing past the enchanting world-famous skyline, and feel the exhilaration and thrill of discovering New York City. Choose from many sightseeing harbor cruises or specialty events (see website for schedule).

The country's principal institution concerned with exploring
the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact
of those events, and exploring 9/11's continuing significance.
Advance reservations are recommended, but a limited number
of tickets will be available for walk-ups.

Opened by the September 11th Families Association, the 9/11 Tribute Center offers visitors to the 9/11 Memorial a place where they can connect with people from the 9/11 community. Through walking tours, exhibits and programs, the 9/11 Tribute Center offers "Person to Person History," linking visitors who want to understand and appreciate the historic events with those who experienced them.

Located in a stunning Beaux Arts building, the Visitor Center's exhibitions highlight the collections and interpret themes and topics in city history that draw from the rich resources of NYC's Archives and Library.

Everyone can find something in the wide and varied tradition
of verse that speaks directly to them at this national poetry
library and literary center. Peruse the 60,000-volume poetry
library and see exhibitions that focus on the physical and
visual expression of poetry. Children and their adults are
invited to visit the Children's Room (Thurs-Sat, 11 AM–5 PM).

South Street Seaport Museum preserves and promotes this historic district along the East River. South Street Seaport Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the Port of New York and the maritime history of the region through its historic buildings, artifacts, and fleet of sailing vessels.

African Burial Ground National Monument, part of the National Park Service, is the first national monument dedicated to Africans of early New York and Americans of African descent. It began use in the 17th or 18th century, but was only rediscovered in the past 20 years. The story is both of the Africans whose holy place this was, but also the story of the modern day New Yorkers who fought to honor these ancestors.

At 26 Wall Street, George Washington took the oath of office as our first President, and this site was home to the first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive Branch offices. The current structure, a Customs House, later served as part of the US Sub-Treasury. Now, Federal Hall National Memorial serves as a museum and memorial to our first President and the beginnings of the United States of America.

The National Archives is the nation's record keeper. Research your family history including Ellis Island and other immigrant arrival records, Federal census, naturalization, military records, and so much more. The New York on the Record gallery features original documents. Gallery talks take place every Wednesday at noon in the Welcome Center. The Learning Center is open every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon for family activities including Archival Adventures, document discoveries, and opportunities to sign your name and take home a copy of the Declaration of Independence.